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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Dr. Ibram X.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That makes me attractive, and the work I do attracti Its not just funding organizations that pay attention to Briscoes scholarship. Inasmuch as I respect [her] full body of scholarship, her studies on campus racial climate are my favorite, says Harper. You have erased history, people, resources, and services.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leonard went to Dr. Dave Weatherspoon, vice provost of enrollment and academic strategic planning at MSU, to see if the student’s status could be changed to in-state. Borders crossed our people. We didn’t cross them,” said Leonard, who is a member of the Sault Ste. “As

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leonard went to Dr. Dave Weatherspoon, vice provost of enrollment and academic strategic planning at MSU, to see if the student’s status could be changed to in-state. Borders crossed our people. We didn’t cross them,” said Leonard, who is a member of the Sault Ste. “As

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Northwestern AAUP Resolution Approved By Faculty Assembly

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Northwestern shall not limit speech, scholarship or criticism of any nation or government. However, the actions of the faculty assembly are only the official voice of the faculty if it achieves a quorum with 10 percent of all faculty in attendance. ” Northwestern will extend this same protection to all students.

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Why these leaders want to secure the liberal arts in a digital world

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. “The future depends upon humanizing the STEM disciplines in a way that improves our quality of life and doesn’t just make things more efficient or effective,” says Paul Kohn, vice provost for enrollment management at Georgia Tech.